Chris Rock is this year’s host. Amid a season of #OscarsSoWhite controversy, supporters argue the comedian is the perfect host for Sunday’s ceremony and are tuning in specifically to see WWCD (What Will Chris Do)? Others, however, believe he should have quit the gig and shown solidarity with African American actors. Testing out material at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles last week, he joked that he “didn’t need to lose another job to Kevin Hart.”

THE NOMINEES

The leader of the pack is "The Revenant" with 12 nominations, including best picture and acting nominations for both Leonardo DiCaprio in the lead acting category and Tom Hardy for supporting actor. "Mad Max: Fury Road, " also a best picture nominee, follows with 10 nominations.

The other films nominated for best picture are "The Big Short, " "Bridge of Spies, " "Brooklyn, " "The Martian, " "Room" and "Spotlight."

CAST YOUR VOTE

Fill out a play-at-home ballot. Stumped? Check out Glenn Whipp’s predictions and watch videos of the acting nominees in the scenes that might win them an Oscar.

It's Interesting

The 63rd Academy Awards were presented March 25, 1991 at the Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles. The show was hosted by Billy Crystal.
The prominent winner was Dances with Wolves which earned seven Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director. Kathy Bates and Jeremy...